Ladder Safety by Design: Preventing Injuries Through Training and Innovation

Ladders remain one of the most deceptively dangerous tools on any job site. Beyond physical hazards, factors like complacency, rushing, and underestimating risk often lead to preventable injuries. This session will explore the root causes of ladder-related incidents and provide practical strategies to help workers stay safe at heights.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of safe ladder use, from inspections and climbing techniques to the latest innovations in ladder and fall protection equipment designed to engineer out opportunities for misuse. Real-world examples and national statistics will highlight the importance of proper training and proactive prevention in reducing incidents.

Objectives

Attendees will:

• Identify the physical and mental factors that contribute to ladder-related injuries
• Analyze real-world case studies and national statistics to recognize common incident patterns
• Demonstrate proper ladder inspection, climbing, and handling techniques
• Evaluate innovative ladder and fall protection equipment to determine how it can improve safety performance

Presenter

Chris Murray – End User Specialist, Werner

Chris Murray is the Werner End User Specialist for a local agency, bringing 16 years of experience in the industrial and construction supply industry. For the past 8 years, he has specialized in ladder and fall protection training across the Midwest, helping ensure workers are properly prepared and equipped to stay safe when working at heights.

Agenda:

11:30 am                               Lunch & Networking

11:55 am                               Chapter Announcements & Introductions

~Noon to ~1:00 pm              Presentation

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Register to Attend:

*** $45.00 Charge for Walk-Ins